**POISON** frontman **Bret Michaels**, a Western Pennsylvania native born in Butler and the son of a veteran and steelworker, will bring his signature high-energy performance to the 2026 **NFL Draft** in Pittsburgh.
Following sold-out performances at PNC Park and Star Lake Amphitheater, as well as a recent **NBC Sunday Night Football** halftime performance of his timeless hit **"Nothin' But a Good Time"** before a capacity crowd, **Michaels** was invited to deliver his all-killer, no-filler show at the **Draft**. He will co-headline a special mashup performance with fellow Pittsburgh native and hip-hop superstar **Wiz Khalifa** in his signature Parti-Gras style.
**Michaels** said: "I cannot be more honored, excited, and fired up to perform at the Pittsburgh 2026 **Draft**. As a Western Pennsylvania native and lifelong **Steelers** and **NFL** fan, this is a dream come true. As a young diabetic searching for hope, football, music, family and friends inspired me to stay positive and never give up. Sharing the stage with my friend **Wiz Khalifa** makes this even more special. This will be a 'Black And Yellow' meets 'Nothin' But a Good Time' celebration, and we will bring 1000% energy to the stage for the fans and the city of Pittsburgh."
"Bringing the **Draft** to Pittsburgh gives us a chance to tap into a city with a deep connection to football and music," said **Tim Tubito**, **NFL** senior director of events and game presentation. "This year's event brings together artists with strong regional roots and global appeal to create memorable moments onstage throughout **Draft** week."
**Michaels**, a Type 1 diabetic since age six, is an avid philanthropist who supports numerous causes through his **Life Rocks Foundation** and has received multiple humanitarian awards. A global music icon with more than 100 million records sold, multiple **Billboard** No. 1 hits and countless chart-topping videos on **MTV** and **VH1**, **Michaels** has spent four decades headlining arenas, amphitheaters and stadiums worldwide. He has surpassed one billion **Spotify** streams with songs, including **"Every Rose Has Its Thorn"**, **"Nothin' But a Good Time"**, **"Talk Dirty to Me"** and **"Something to Believe In"**.
**Michaels**'s television success includes appearances on **"The Masked Singer"**, **"The Celebrity Apprentice"** — which he won — and **VH1**'s highest-rated series **"Rock Of Love"**. A former high school quarterback and linebacker, **Michaels** remains passionate about sports and often organizes pickup football and baseball games with his band and crew while on tour. He credits football as a lifelong source of inspiration. In addition to his **Draft** performance, **Michaels** will appear at the **iHeart WDVE Rock The Dock** event on April 23.